Habitat 44 Spring 2016

detroitzoo.org • HABITAT | 3 Your Guide to This Habitat March/April/May 2016 • Issue 41 feature article 4  March to the Finish The Detroit Zoo’s 83 penguins prepare to move into the Polk Penguin Conservation Center. 7  One Giant Leap for Amphibians The Detroit Zoological Society is launching a campaign to help boost awareness and understanding about the plight of our planet’s amphibians. 7  Greenprint Leaps Forward A progress report on our plan to refine and improve our green practices. zoo events 8  Bunnyville, Brew, Breakfast and Best Friends Kids, hop on over to Bunnyville ; May brings Zoo Brew, Mother’s Day Breakfast and Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. 9  Sunset at the Zoo Penguin Palooza Mark your calendar for this 21-and-older spectacular fundraising gala on Friday, June 10. education 10  Tiny Ecosystem Making a terrarium is a great activity for a chilly weekend. 10  There’s a Humane App for That! Injured wildlife? Planting a bee-friendly garden? Handy apps can help you with these situations and more. 11  Summer Safari It’s time to register for summer fun. Options range from one-day camps, weeklong and more. volunteers 12  Volunteer Video All-Stars Can you picture yourself here as a Zoo volunteer? Check out our video. belle isle nature zoo 13  Rise and Shine! Signs of spring to look for at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. support 14  Detroit Zoo Fund See how things shaped up in 2015! 14  Mingle with the Macaronis Update Learn about what it’s like to spend time with the penguins. 14  Mother’s Day Gifts “Zoonique” gift ideas for mom. 15  A Passion for Penguins Meet Sarah and Tony Earley, Detroit Zoological Society Members who are mad about penguins and eagerly supporting the penguins’ new home. membership 16  Are You All In? Here’s why it’s never too soon to renew your membership. On the cover: gentoo penguin INSIDE: Tiny Ecosystem • Summer Safari • A Passion for Penguins H AABITAT Celebrating and Saving Wildlife T h e M a g a z i n e o f t h e D e t r o i t Z o o l o g i c a l S o c i e t y Ma r c h /Ap r i l /May 2 016 • I SSUE 41 MARCH TO THE finish PHOTO BY JENNIE MILLER GreenFest Saturday and Sunday April 16 - 17, 2016 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with Zoo admission The Detroit Zoo will host GreenFest to celebrate Earth Day and educate Zoo visitors about environmental conservation. GreenFest will feature earth-friendly crafts, chemistry demos, zookeeper talks and more. Join the Zoo’s Green Team at the Green Games Gallery and enjoy earth-friendly activities, games and a community art project highlighting plastics in the environment. The event will also include exhibits by local conservation groups and artists providing tips and goods for keeping our planet a healthy place to live. GreenFest is an initiative of the DZS Greenprint, a comprehensive strategic plan to refine and improve facilities and daily practices, develop new policies and programs and improve green literacy in the community. SUPPORTED BY